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Cartridge output matching to phono stage.

Greetings everyone! Here is a question that has been bugging me for some time. How does one know if the phonograph cartridge output, stated in "Mv", is properly matched to the phono stage being utilized, stated in "gain"? Some where a chart should exist allowing people to properly match their desired cartridge selection to their phono stage. Also, why is this so important, and what are the ramafications if you go above or below the gain threshold?
Thanks is advance for the feed back.
Regards,
Lou
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Marakanetz, Thanks for the responce, but now I am confused. For example, I have a Conrad-Johnson PV10B tube phono stage at 48.5 dB of gain. The cartridge I wish to purchase is a Benz Glider at 0.8 mV. When I multiply gain by voltgage I get 38.8, well below 500mV. What am I doing wrong?

Regards,
Lou
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